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This book will cover DNA links to convictions and acquittals. The long link of DNA evidence is vast. That many convictions were overturned because of DNA evidence or that many years after convictions individuals were set free. Privacy issues are also in question. Many countries have different regulations due to new laws surrounding the length of time that DNA is stored. The varying strands of this innovative forensic evidence collection is also in jeopardy.

Folklore of the Indigenous people of Canada. The stories shared here tell of all the folklore from Coast to Coast. Sharing Toronto, Vancouver, to Ottawa, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland. From West Coast to East Coast telling of "Sasquatch" and "Great Bear Run", Northern Lights, Yukon Lights etc. Ghosts and Eerie spirits abound in this Canadian tale of the past. Explaining the beliefs of the Indigenous people of Canada.

Becoming a dad is like unlocking a new level in the game of life – exciting, challenging, and completely transformative. Every journey starts with a step, and this book is that step towards a more confident, joyful, and balanced fatherhood.

Do you know about The Grumpus? And his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan? And about the Awful Thing that happened at the North Pole on Christmas Eve? Perhaps I should tell you about it.... This heartwarming story follows the adventures of an unlikely hero as he journeys to the North Pole, unwittingly and somewhat reluctantly making lots of new friends along the way.

Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something... Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly, the heroes are never, ever wolves. But when a giant comes stomping into the library one day, can Wolf find the courage to speak up? Because maybe heroes don't have to be handsome, tough and strong. Maybe true heroes are kind and brave – just like Wolf!

When Ben's mum gets distracted halfway through his bedtime story, he decides to finish the tale himself. There's only one problem – he can't quite read yet. To Ben's surprise, the three little pigs come knocking on the door, and the big bad wolf isn't far behind... But this time, will the story have a different ending?

Sal Benedict has become one of the most powerful mob bosses of all time. He's an understated man who lives frugally with his wife. But he's also highly temperamental, and he's about to confront an issue that'll make him go through the roof. Someone has kidnapped his son Johnny, a gifted young student at Harvard Medical School. The Irish mob has been taking family members of Italian gangsters for some time, but no one has been dumb enough before to sign their own death warrant like this.

Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. And Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, within us alll...

A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, listening alone or with friends in the dark...if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own...some terrifying phone calls...a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!

Gebrannte Seelen ist eine eindringliche und bewegende autobiografische Erzählung, die den Leser in die düsteren Gefängnisse der DDR entführt. In diesem packenden Buch schildert der Autor, basierend auf seinen eigenen Erfahrungen, die erschütternde Geschichte seiner politischen Gefangenschaft und den unerbittlichen Kampf um Freiheit und Menschlichkeit. Als politischer Aktivist gerät der Protagonist in den 1980er Jahren ins Visier der DDR-Stasi und wird gewaltsam aus dem Kreis seiner Familie gerissen.

Suffocating from boredom and bureaucracy in a low-level corporate job, he was starved for adventure. By fate or happenstance, a hidden door led him into a secret underground room the likes of which he had never imagined possible. Surrounded by cascading waterfalls of reflected light and oddly sentient plant beings, he knew he'd found his new obsession. There was just one problem: it was all against the law.

The dysfunctional triplet gods of Sleep, Dreams, and Nightmares are kept separate by the deadly Gates of Horn and Ivory. Only one fact keeps them tightly bound: each of them is a suspect in their mother’s murder. Their knife-edge feud worsens when a mortal enters the world with astounding abilities that threaten to change the game for them all.

De quoi rêverons-nous ce soir... ? Rejoignez Brille, Brille Petite Étoile dans Little Baby Bum : Le Temps des Rêves, où les comptines bien-aimées inspirent des voyages oniriques, magnifiques et originaux.

Entdecker, Erfinder und Visionäre zum Hören greifbar - die spannende und unterhaltsame Wissensreihe Abenteuer & Wissen. Vom Schuhputzer zum Fußballstar - Im Jahr 1940 kommt in Brasilien ein Junge zur Welt, der als Fußballer eine großartige Karriere einschlägt: Als Kind in armen Verhältnissen aufgewachsen, muss Pelé schon früh Geld für die Familie mitverdienen. Seine Leidenschaft für das Fußballspiel jedoch und sein einzigartiges Talent bringen ihn bald in einen bekannten Fußballverein und schließlich in die brasilianische Nationalmannschaft. Mit ihr nimmt er an vier Fußball-Weltmeisterschaften teil und gelangt weltweit zu Ruhm.

Dante loves nothing more than scoring goals on the football pitch then racing to Shimmer & Shine to ace his pas de chats. But when his football friends start to tease him for his passion, Dante struggles to find the confidence to keep doing the two things he loves most. Will encouraging Miss Diamond to enter their class into a dance competition be just what Dante needs to prove how fantastic dance can be? Will their adaptation of Beauty and the Beast win over his friends? Or will Dante have to put his own modern spin on things to truly shine?

Si l’on parle régulièrement des océans dans le contexte écologique, nous abordons rarement les grandes profondeurs que l’on connaît moins bien que la galaxie ! Ainsi, le vaisseau ROV SuBastian qui est descendu à 2 900 mètres en mars, a découvert des centaines de nouvelles espèces dont on ignorait l’existence. Dans cet ouvrage, Théo Drieu et Manon Bérardi (Balades mentales) encouragent l’exploration de ce monde inconnu en en dévoilant des facettes qui dépassent notre imagination. Leurs textes pleins d’humour embarquent le lecteur à la rencontre des écosystèmes et de nouvelles lois de la chimie et de la physique.

Sir Ralph Stanza, a hip London poet, is determined to communicate the people's hopes and fears through his verse. Whether they like it or not…These comedy series about a poet with a passion feature a special guest appearance from none other than (actual) poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. A perfect listen for anyone looking for the lighter side of life, culture and laughter.

Drawing on eighty-six interviews with key architects of this jazz renaissance and those who came before them—from Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd to Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and Cleveland Watkiss — Unapologetic Expression captures the radical spirit of a vital British musical movement.

The Happiness Manual: A Guide to Your Daily Self-Mastery is an empowering handbook boasting a collection of inspirational stories and transformative practices designed to help you overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of experiencing more happiness in your life.

Abel’s life hasn’t gone according to plan. When he was just out of school, he found an omega he loved and they had a child together. Now that omega just got mated to someone else. He is determined to enjoy more time with their daughter and be happy for his ex, but he still has too much time on his hands, so when Eve’s school organizes a whole week of St. Valentine’s celebrations, he confronts the teacher in charge.